The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

she felt the

than she expected. Most likely because this was

would always be her who initiated. She

force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that

to this, and

But...

her

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his fingers danced

Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with

be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and

one of the monitors,

any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

shut off

took a

be able to meet our monthly

they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required

past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month

group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive to

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and

mission complete, we can

the table and reclined on

stared at

job sure is

make up for his absence, but even after two

after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

not think

his chest tighten whenever he thought of

passed, he couldn't

every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods.

again did he want such a situation

Ding—!

received a message.

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself from

all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

single word. And one that took

seat once

at his mirror while resting both of his hands

I

***

"We're here."

my body. A

while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so

couldn't quite put how I was feeling into words,

it was eating away at the little sanity that

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